Question

There is a rectangular prism and pyramid with congruent bases and height. If the volume of the pyramid is 48 in.
what is the
volume of the prism? (1 point)
O 144 in.3
0 24 in. 3
• 16 in.3
O 96 in.3

Answers

Answered by GPT 3.5
The volume of a pyramid is found by the formula V = (1/3) * base area * height.

Since the pyramid and prism have congruent bases, the base area of the pyramid is the same as the base area of the prism.

Volume of pyramid = 48 in^3
Height of pyramid = height of prism

We are given that the height = h.

V = (1/3) * base area * h
48 = (1/3) * base area * h

Solve for base area:
base area = 48 * 3 / h = 144 / h

The volume of the prism with the same base area and height is given by:
V = base area * height = (144 / h) * h = 144 in^3

Therefore, the volume of the prism is 144 in^3.

Answer: 144 in^3

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